Sonāmarg weather in August (Jammu & Kashmir, India)

Wondering what the weather is like in Sonāmarg during August? Get all the weather information you need to plan your visit.

Temperatures

During August, Sonāmarg usually has moderate temperatures and high rainfall. August is typically considered a summer month. In the daytime, temperatures tend to hover near 16°C, cooling down at night to around 6°C. On average, it sees the highest temps of the year.

Precipitation

Sonāmarg in August usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 158 mm for the month. You can typically expect 7 days days of rain this month, based on climate records.

Average sunshine

The days are predominantly sunny, with an estimated total of around 226 hours of sunshine. These sun-filled days are perfect for spending time outside. Whether it's playing sports, visiting a park, or going for a bike ride.

So this is a great month to visit if you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures. July and August typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, March, April, May, June, September, October, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Sonāmarg climate page with graphs.

 

Sonāmarg, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 6°C  

Max Temperature 16°C  

Chance of Rain 23%  

Precipitation 158 mm  

Rainy days 7 days  

Humidity 56% *  

Sunshine 226 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Srinagar, India (52 KM, 32 Miles).

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

Plan on layering your clothes. Some days or part of the day it will be nice and warm and some moments it can be a bit chilly. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

7/10

Cycling

5/10

Walking

5/10

Camping

3/10

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